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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,198.23 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,198.23 and 250.85 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,198.23 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,198.23 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,198.23 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 300,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,576.00/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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